THIS WEEK

Monday, September 1
Labor Day -- No classes, offices closed

Tuesday, September 2
Red Cross Blood Drive, 11 a.m.-4 p.m., Private Dining Room, Dining Hall. Sponsored by the UNCA Red Cross Club.

College Success Workshop: "Can Time Be Managed?" Debbie Race, 12:30-1:30 p.m., Laurel Forum, Karpen Hall

"The Imperial Tombs of Japan," Dr. J. Edward Kidder of the International Christian University in Tokyo, 7:30 p.m., Owen Conference Center

Wednesday, September 3
Mind-Body Fitness Challenge: Safe exercise workshop, 12:15 p.m., 205 Health & Fitness Center

"The Theremin and the Keyboard Synthesizer: Performance and Discussion," Dr. Robert Moog, 12:20 p.m., Lipinsky Auditorium

New Employee Orientation, 3-5 p.m., Red Oak Room, Ramsey Library

Analyzing Violence and Terror Lecture Series: "Violence and the Holocaust," Holocaust survivor Walter Ziffer, 7:30 p.m., Kellogg Center, 11 Broyles Rd., $5

Thursday, September 4
Faculty Forum: "A Certain Emancipation of Women," Dr. Tracey Rizzo, 4:30-5:45 p.m., Laurel Forum, Karpen Hall

UNCA Outdoors Indoors, 4:45-7 p.m., Dining Hall and Reed Plaza, $5 or included in meal plan. Event includes a special dinner menu, outdoor experience vendors, information and demonstrations.

Mind-Body Fitness Challenge: Safe exercise workshop, 6 p.m., 205 Health & Fitness Center

Friday, September 5
UNCA Outdoors white water kayaking trip

Humanities 324: "The Enlightenment and the French and Haitian Revolutions," Dr. Tracey Rizzo, 11 a.m., Humanities Lecture Hall

Humanities 414: "Challenges in Contemporary Latin America," Dr. Alice Weldon, 11 a.m., Lipinsky Auditorium

Men's soccer vs. East Carolina, 4 p.m., Greenwood Field

Saturday, September 6
UNCA Outdoors white water kayaking trip

Sunday, September 7
UNCA Outdoors climbing trip

Men's soccer vs. University of Kentucky, 2 p.m., Greenwood Field

Screening of "God in Human Form: The Life and Work of Avatar Meher Baba," 4 p.m., Humanities Lecture Hall

Monday, September 8
Humanities 124: "Ancient Israel," Dr. Katie Peters, 11 a.m., Humanities Lecture Hall

Humanities 214: "Islam," Dr. Margaret Downes, 11 a.m., Lipinsky Auditorium

Window on the Arts: Jazz performance by Anne Coombs, 12:15 p.m., Glasshouse, Ramsey Library

COMING UP

QuinTango to Perform September 12; Tickets on Sale Now
The South American tango music of QuinTango will take center stage at 8 p.m. Friday, Sept. 12, in Lipinsky Auditorium. Winner of two consecutive WAMMIES, QuinTango is the only tango music group to have given a Command Performance at The White House. QuinTango will be joined by master tango dancers Harby Gonzalez and partner Emilie Tobias. The dancers will also conduct an Argentine Tango Dance workshop on the evening of September 11. Concert tickets are $6 for students, $16 faculty and staff, and $18 general admission. Pick up tickets in the Student Activities Office, 226 Dining Hall, or call 232-5000 to order your tickets by phone or to register for the dance class.

Chancellor's Annual Campus Appreciation Dinner
Chancellor Mullen will host the free annual campus appreciation dinner from 4-7 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 16, in the Dining Hall. The event will feature a tropical island menu and live music.

Campuswide Power Outage
A campuswide power outage has been scheduled for November 28 by Facilities Management. It is essential that the work be completed before onset of very cold weather. The outage is schedule to begin early in the morning and should be completed by 2 p.m., if problems do not arise. Questions? Call Lisa Belcher at 232-5031.

ANNOUNCEMENTS

Leave Donations Needed
The shared leave committee is soliciting donations for Michael Gray in Public Safety. Remember, leave can only be donated from vacation leave accounts. Donations or questions? Call Lisa Honeycutt at 232-5114. 

Window on the Arts Series Seeks Performers
The Window on the Arts Series is seeking musicians, dancers, poets and actors to perform on Monday and Thursdays from 12:15-1 p.m. in the Ramsey Library Glasshouse. Performers will be paid. Interested? Call Kristin Mills at 253-2472.

Super Saturday Program Offers Super Classes for Kids
Gifted, creative and motivated 3rd-8th graders have an opportunity to explore dog obedience training, ancient Egyptian culture, veterinarian science and much more at the 17th annual Super Saturday Program beginning September 27. Some 28 unique courses are open for registration. Classes meet 9 a.m.-noon for six Saturdays between September 27 and November 8. Classes will not meet on October 18. Tuition is $55 per class; a special rate of $45 is available for children of UNCA employees. Deadline to apply is September 19. For information or to request an application, call Special Academic Programs at 251-6558.

Great Smokies Writing Program Offers Fall Classes
The Great Smokies Writing Program will offer six fall courses in poetry, fiction, nonfiction and prose. The classes are open to all interested writers. These classes qualify for audit or UNCA credit hours in literature and language. Ten-week classes are worth two credit hours and cost $140.48 for tuition and fees. Fifteen-week classes are worth three credit hours and cost $220.72. For information or to request an application, call Special Academic Programs at 251-6558.

Employment Opportunities
Click on the Human Resources job opportunities Web site for complete employment information. Questions? Call Joy Thurman at 251-6605.

Energy Tip
Check to ensure that no furniture or other obstacles are blocking air ducts or fans. This will enable cooled air to circulate freely, making your home more comfortable. Questions? Call Lisa Belcher at 232-5031.

Safety Tip
When cooking, carefully monitor hot oil and keep a pan lid close at hand. Guard against splattering grease by lowering food into oil with utensils and know what to do in case a grease fire occurs. Questions? Call Reggie Goble at 251-6038.

ART EXHIBITIONS

On view through September 17 at the University Gallery, first floor of Owen Hall: Annual Art Faculty Exhibition

On view through September 26 at the Center for Craft, Creativity & Design, 11 Broyles Rd., Hendersonville: Blue Ridge Potters and Weavers

On view through September 30 at Blowers Gallery, main floor of Ramsey Library: "Nature's Patchwork," fiber-art quilts by Kimberly Childs